March 2002
Return of Thousands of Afghan Refugees - 2002-03-30
The UN reports that around 110,000 Afghan refugees have returned to Afghanistan since March, with plans for more to follow. The UN is also set…
Opening of the Arab League Conference in Beirut - 2002-03-27
The Arab League summit in Beirut began with expectations to endorse Saudi Arabia's peace initiative with Israel. Notably absent are key leaders such as Yasser…
North and South Korea Talks Resume
South Korea is sending a special envoy to North Korea to revive stalled talks, focusing on family reunions and reducing tensions. This initiative involves key…
UN Summit for Eradication of Poverty - 2002-03-22
President Bush participated in a UN summit focused on poverty eradication, advocating for new foreign aid policies and requesting funding from Congress. Following the summit,…
Italy's Leniency Towards Iraqi Kurdish Refugees - 2002-03-20
Italy is facing a situation with over 900 Iraqi Kurdish refugees who entered the country illegally. President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi advocates for humanitarian treatment, while…
New Proposal from a U.S. Congressman and Iran's Reaction - 2002-03-19
A U.S. Congressman proposed dialogue between Iran and the U.S., which was cautiously welcomed by Iranian reformists but rejected by hardliners. President Khatami's government is…
Dick Cheney Meets with Crown Prince Abdullah
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney met with Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah to discuss the Middle East crisis and the U.S. war on terrorism. Abdullah opposed…
European Union Summit - 2002-03-16
The European Union summit in Barcelona has begun, involving leaders from 15 EU member states and 13 candidate countries discussing market integration and foreign policy…
Kuwait Rejects Qatar's Foreign Minister Proposal
Kuwait has declined a proposal from Qatar to engage in direct talks with Iraq for normalizing relations. This refusal is rooted in Kuwait's status as…
US Military Commander at Guantanamo Bay Urges Prisoners to Avoid Hunger and Thirst Strikes - 2002-03-09
General Michael Lenert, the commander at Guantanamo Bay, reassured detainees that those without major crimes or ties to terrorist organizations would be released. He encouraged…
Iranians in Japan (Part Six) - 2002-03-06
This article is the sixth installment of a report by Bijan Farhudi focusing on the environment, nature, and the people of Japan. It provides insights…
Continuation of the U.S.-Led Forces' Offensive - 2002-03-06
The U.S. military continues its offensive in eastern Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters. However, new communications suggest that…
Mugabe Calls for Calm in Elections - 2002-03-04
Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai are campaigning ahead of the March 9 elections in Zimbabwe. Mugabe advocates for peaceful elections, while Tsvangirai promotes racial and…
Iraq Says Tony Blair Must Prove His Claims - 2002-03-02
Iraq has rejected Tony Blair's claims about its stockpiling of weapons of mass destruction, demanding proof from the UK. Blair's comments highlight ongoing tensions regarding…